Catba Buffalo Hostel

Cat Ba Island · Vietnam

Catba Buffalo Hostel

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79% NOT TOO BAD
High confidence 1,251 reviews
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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
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Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Internet Access Pool Table Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas Hot Showers Common Room Lounge Room Elevator

Prices

Dorms $6 / night
Privates $21 / night

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Recent reviews

Belgium FEMALE 18-24 May 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Auberge avec full ambiance, beaucoup de trucs free (free bbq buffet le dimanche, free cockatil, free beer chaque soir, free breakfast buffet chaque matin, free shuttle pour aller en ville) puis il y a une piscine et un jacuzzi ! Personnel du bar bof aimable mais à la réception ils sont super sympas ! Chambre sont biens, lit confortable et super jolie sdb !

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel, it’s a little far out but the shuttle and bikes are good. The vibe is social but chill

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Apr 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Loved this place! Everything is so clean and pool and jacuzzi area is very nice to relax by. The restaurant has lots of yummy and cheap options. Each bed has a charging port, storage and a light and a curtain. Cannot recommend this place enough!!! Also a great place to volunteer as a party host, I did it for a week and the manager is so kind and funny!!

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British Virgin Islands FEMALE 18-24 Apr 26, 2026 Atm 100%

such an amazing hostel, so generous and has lovely rooms!!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel! Free shuttles into town are fab and they also offer a shuttle into town and back every night for their night out. The food is really good in the restaurant and I love the salt coffee! Really social, activities every night, lovely outside space / pool area and the dorms are super comfortable and spacious!

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Morocco MALE 25-30 Apr 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel, had a very nice stay, big up to Trung who was such a nice person and made us feel super confortable around here ! I can only recommend this hostel

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Great social hostel with everything you need on site, clean & comfortable rooms/beds. It’s a bit far out so you need to hire a bike or use the hostels free shuttle bus to get into town.

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Italy FEMALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 100%

super consigliato, cibo buonissimo e ottima atmosfera tutte le sere!

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Really nice hostel with lovely staff! It is a big hostel with a lot of rooms. It is a little bit away from the centre but you can rent a motorbike or bike from the hostel.

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

The best hostel on the island. So much fun and the staff really go above and beyond! Would highly recommend

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Catba Buffalo was one of the best experiences I had on my trip! The food from the restaurant (especially the fajitas and burger) were 10/10 and they had such social nights that everyone was involved in. Rooms were cozy and clean plus the free shuttle into town in the daytime and night to the bar was so convenient. Also the boat trip was so beautiful. I highly recommend staying here for your time on Cat Ba!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice place for female solo travellers! ☺️ Clean Rooms and nice activities to meet people. Definitely recommend ☺️

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Massive comfy beds, best I’ve had in Vietnam! Big pool and jacuzzi, big social seating area and a free beer/cocktail hour everyday :D all the reps were super lovely and led games etc every night and put in lots of effort with everyone! The owner was also very lovely ❤️

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

An amazing hostel!! They have events every night- free beer, free cocktails, bbq nights, free shuttles to and from the town. The restaurant is also 10/10

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place to stay! Has jacuzzi and the staff are top class!

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Apr 21, 2026 Atm 100%

lovely accomodation, staff is amazing. and please try the burrito!

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Switzerland MALE 18-24 Apr 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Verry nice hostel. free bbq free beer and free cocktails nice pool and hottub. Nice rooms as well

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Stayed here for 3 nights and would recommend. Free beer every night and the bbq on Sunday was great. Social life was also great with free shots and games before a bus to and from local town. The volunteers and bar staff were also super friendly and Mr tung the manager is amazing. Would definitely stay here again

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Excellent hostel, friendly staff and volunteers. Free beer hour and bbq night, as well as drinks deals and games in the evening. Really easy to book activities and rent scooters, would recommend if you’re looking for a comfortable and social hostel! Also the manager trung is a legend

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Apr 13, 2026 Atm 80%

I’ve stayed here twice, and would recommend it to anyone! The beds are comfortable with good blackout curtains, although the room is quite narrow. Showers and water pressure are great and the free breakfast is the best I’ve seen in Vietnam, very good value for money and smack bang in the middle of old town. Rooftop has a relaxed vibe that I really appreciated after the hustle of the city, staff are great too.

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